At Language Circle, we offer a flexible range of professional learning and development (PLD), support, and networking opportunities to help language teachers grow with confidence. From immersive overseas language trips and full-day workshops to year-long programmes, in-classroom support with language assistants, classroom visits, and vibrant networks of learning, our options meet you at every stage of your teaching journey. We also provide bespoke professional development tailored to your school’s goals, making Language Circle a trusted partner in building strong, culturally responsive language teaching practice.

Workshops and Roadshows

In Person
Online
Power of Languages

An interactive nationwide workshop bringing Year 8 students into the world of German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and French through hands-on activities that build curiosity, cultural understanding and confidence in language learning

At your School

Customised 60-90 Minute

In Person
Online
Maximising the potential of a language assistant

Learn about the latest academic research on language assistants and find out how they can bring languages to life in your class.

Online

February 24, 2026

3:30-4:30pm, Tuesday 24th February 2026

In Person
Online
Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)

A monthly 45-minute online session to engage in a casual conversation with other Japanese language teachers

Online

March 5, 2026

Monthly Meet-Up

GROW Programmes

In Person
Online
GROW - Equipping Junior High School Students for their Senior Language Programmes

Specific to Language teachers who are teaching Years 9 and 10

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 17, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops. Four online workshops and practice analysis school visits.

In Person
Online
GROW - Thriving as Teachers of Multi-level Language Classes

This course is designed to support educators to understand, develop, and implement strategies to improve outcomes for students in multi-level language classes.

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 18, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops, four online workshops, and practice analysis school visits.

In Person
Online
GROW - Leadership for Aspiring and New HODs of Languages

This course is designed to support new leaders to learn about educational leadership, with a special focus on leading a Languages Department.

Important note: Dates and workshop venue will be confirmed once the programme commences.

March 19, 2026

This course is delivered through two full-day face-to-face workshops, four online workshops, and practice analysis school visits.

Language Assistants  

In Person
Online
Maximising the potential of a language assistant

Learn about the latest academic research on language assistants and find out how they can bring languages to life in your class.

Online

February 24, 2026

3:30-4:30pm, Tuesday 24th February 2026

Immersions

In Person
Online
French Immersion Programme in Montréal

Immerse yourself in a French-speaking environment in Montréal, enhancing your language skills while deepening your understanding of Québec, its languages, culture and history.

Montreal, Canada

June 28, 2026

2 WEEK IMMERSION

In Person
Online
Immersion Day 2026

Are you ready to kickstart your conference experience with a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and learning? Join us for Immersion Day 2026 on Saturday 4 July in Christchurch- NZALT Conference starts after the Immersion Day!

Christchurch

July 4, 2026

9am - 3pm Saturday 4 July 2026

Language Circles

In Person
Online
Monthly Online Nihongo Café 輪和話 (wawawa)

A monthly 45-minute online session to engage in a casual conversation with other Japanese language teachers

Online

March 5, 2026

Monthly Meet-Up

In Person
Online
Le Café Virtuel

It can be challenging to maintain our language proficiency. Join us for a relaxed virtual chat where we will converse in French without any pressure. This Café Virtuel offers a great opportunity to speak freely on any topic, but entirely in French.

Online

March 25, 2026

4.30pm to 5.15pm, Monthly

Specialist PLD

In Person
Online
Wellbeing as an Educational Leader

This 2-term online programme offers guidance from global and national experts in wellbeing, helping educational leaders create a wellbeing plan and progress toward their wellbeing goals.

Online

April 20, 2026

Terms 2 & 3 in 2026. All sessions on Tuesday (90 minutes)

Interested in connecting with our events and networks, or have ideas on future PLD?

Contact us to get connected, or explore partnership opportunities.